A Manhattan jury has delivered a guilty verdict against former United States President Donald Trump in his high-profile hush money trial. The pivotal case, centered on allegations that Trump falsified business records to cover up hush money payments, has been closely monitored by legal analysts and professionals globally. Prosecutors contended that Trump orchestrated the payments…
In a notable decision, the Second District Court of Appeal, Division Five, determined that the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) preempts state legislation that mandates timely payment of arbitration bills by companies, or else risk transferring the claims back to court. This stance diverges from other rulings and may prompt further arbitration disputes. For more on…
By Emily Johnson (May 30, 2024, 4:55 PM EDT) — A Nevada federal judge who was reportedly struck and killed by a vehicle near the federal courthouse Wednesday is remembered as a loving family man, hardworking judge and mentor who was generous with his time. Judge [Name], known for his commitment to the legal community,…
Chief Justice John Roberts Jr. has once again declined an invitation from Senate Democrats to discuss the Supreme Court’s ethics standards. In a letter released Thursday, Roberts emphasized concerns regarding the separation of powers and underscored the necessity of maintaining judicial independence. This marked the second consecutive year that Roberts has refused such a meeting…
The “Not-Postings” Of A Delaware Chancery Court Judge Close observers of Delaware’s Court of Chancery have recently gotten a new window into the First State’s preeminent court of equity: Delaware Vice Chancellor J. Travis Laster, one of seven judges on the court’s bench, has recently rejoined LinkedIn. This development provides a rare glimpse into the…
Alston & Bird has recently announced an addition to its intellectual property litigation group with the hiring of Erik Carlson as a partner in their Los Angeles office. This move, revealed by the firm on Thursday, aims to bolster their expertise in key technological areas. Carlson brings a wealth of experience to his new role,…
Alston & Bird LLP is reinforcing its intellectual property team by welcoming a new partner from BakerHostetler. The move sees a seasoned IP litigator joining Alston & Bird’s Los Angeles office, bolstering their capabilities in key areas of IP law. For more details, visit the original article.
In a significant transaction shaping the energy sector, Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz is representing ConocoPhillips in its pending $22.5 billion acquisition of Marathon Oil Corp. Legal counsel for Marathon Oil Corp. is being provided by Kirkland & Ellis. This substantial acquisition continues a trend of consolidation within the U.S. energy industry, aimed at enhancing…
Legal News A New York federal court dismissed a lawsuit from a first-year law student at New York University, who identified himself as a straight white male, alleging that the NYU Law Review discriminates in its diversity efforts. The case centered around claims of bias within the institution’s selection process. The court’s decision represents a…
The jury in Donald Trump’s hush-money trial has reached a verdict. This decision marks a significant juncture in the legal proceedings surrounding the former president. The case, which has garnered substantial attention, revolves around alleged payments made to silence potential negative press during Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign. According to Bloomberg Law, the verdict is expected…
Stanford University is set to augment a recent study it released on generative AI legal research tools from LexisNexis and Thomson Reuters. The initial findings highlighted that these tools deliver hallucinated results more frequently than companies claim. This revelation has attracted scrutiny regarding the study’s methodology and fairness. The preprint study, carried out by Stanford’s…
A 68-year-old former paralegal aspiring to become a pro bono attorney has filed a $2 million lawsuit against the Connecticut Bar Examining Committee and bar exam software provider ExamSoft Worldwide Inc. The plaintiff alleges that three separate software crashes severely impeded her ability to complete a remotely administered exam during the COVID-19 pandemic. For more…
The European Defense Fund (EDF) has announced its investment in a new satellite initiative, nicknamed “Bodyguard,” designed to bolster Europe’s space security and independence in response to emerging orbital threats from global actors such as Russia and China. This announcement highlights the EDF’s efforts to fortify Europe’s defenses against potential anti-satellite (ASAT) weapon systems being…
Retired Judge David Tatel of the D.C. Circuit recently shared his reflections on the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg in his new memoir, Vision: A Memoir of Blindness and Justice. Through personal anecdotes and observations, Tatel offers a candid exploration of whether Ginsburg, often affectionately referred to as RBG, may have been inclined to retire…
An Illinois-based former prosecutor finds himself on the other side of the law after allegedly making threatening posts on Twitter, aimed at both public officials and an event. Samuel J. Cundari faces a federal charge of transmitting a threat to injure another person in interstate commerce, as announced by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the…
An attorney who was penalized for missing a client’s deposition in Florida while observing a solar eclipse in Arkansas has denounced the American Arbitration Association’s (AAA) associated fees as “hyperinflated.” In his defense, he referenced data from a well-known job-hunting website to substantiate his claims. For more details on this ongoing dispute, visit Law360’s comprehensive…
A former legal assistant at Ballard Spahr LLP has alleged that the firm terminated her employment in retaliation for her use of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). The complaint, recently filed in Pennsylvania federal court, claims she needed time away from work to care for her husband, who is battling cancer. This case…
One half of a disbanded partnership between two attorney brothers has requested that a Georgia business judge hold his brother in contempt. The request is based on reported refusal by the brother to transfer control of their former firm’s social media accounts to a court-appointed receiver. This conflict follows the dissolution of their partnership, adding…
KKR, the global investment firm, has recently announced its acquisition of a majority stake in the contract lifecycle management (CLM) company Agiloft. This transaction also includes additional investments from FTV Capital, an existing investor, and JMI Equity, which is joining as a new investor. The deal aims to support Agiloft’s continued expansion and innovation in…
Former Autonomy CEO Mike Lynch took the stand on Wednesday at his fraud trial to dismiss email evidence that painted a bleak picture of Autonomy’s financial health before its $11 billion sale to Hewlett-Packard in 2011. The emails, primarily from finance chief Sushovan Hussain, revealed frantic efforts to close deals and meet sales targets towards…
The Utah federal district court has ordered the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to pay $1.2 million in attorney and receivership fees to firms engaged in protracted litigation against the agency. This ruling comes as the culmination of a high-stakes legal battle involving cryptocurrency startup Digital Licensing, also known as Debt Box, and multiple…
A Utah federal judge has mandated that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) disburse $1.2 million in attorney and receivership fees to three law firms, including two Am Law 100 firms, following their litigation against a cryptocurrency startup and additional defendants. Defendants in the case include Digital Licensing, also known as Debt Box, whose…
Chief Justice John Roberts has declined an invitation from two top Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee to discuss ethical standards at the Supreme Court. The request came in the wake of a controversy involving flags flown outside the homes of Justice Samuel Alito. By refusing this meeting, Roberts continues a tradition of keeping the…
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced on Wednesday that Poland will enhance its border defenses with Belarus following an incident in which a Polish soldier was stabbed by a migrant. According to Tusk, “We will defend our border with all available means.” The attack, which occurred on May 28, was confirmed by the Polish Border…
The former head of Fox Rothschild LLP’s corporate department has filed a lawsuit against the firm alleging age discrimination. The complaint, lodged in a New Jersey state court on Wednesday, asserts that the firm slashed his pay to a level below that of a first-year associate before ultimately forcing him out after nearly three decades…